Where The Open at Royal Portrush Will Be Won And Lost
The Open is almost certainly going to be decided in the final stretch of holes at Royal Portrush. These are the challenges to look out for.
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The Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis
The stage is set at Royal Portrush as the final men's major of the year, The Open, returns to Northern Ireland, where Masters champion Rory McIlroy will be hoping to secure a dream triumph on home soil. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the game's oldest major championship.
10 Outsiders to Watch at The Open 2025
There are many obvious contenders at Royal Portrush but here we look at 10 golfers who could write a few headlines of their own at The 153rd Open Championship.
10 Picks to Win The Open 2025
When The Open was last played at Royal Portrush in 2019 it turned out to be a victory procession for Shane Lowry. Can he contend again? Here we look at the players who we expect to be battling it out for the Claret Jug on Sunday.
Could These Open Debutants Challenge at Royal Portrush
A number of golfers will be making their Open Championship debuts at Royal Portrush. It is a dream come true as they prepare to take part in the sport’s oldest major. We look at some of the first-timers. Most will be happy to make the cut but there are those who will be hoping for a bit more.
How Xander Schauffele Won The Open in 2024
Xander Schauffele started 2024 carrying the dreaded tag of the best golfer not to have won a major. He ended it with two - the US PGA and The Open. The American held off the challenge of Justin Rose to win the 152nd Open Championship at the end of a captivating week at Royal Troon.
When Shane Lowry Won The Open at Royal Portrush
Back in 2019, a week that started with Rory McIlroy’s hopes crashing to earth with a quadruple-bogey eight at the opening hole ended with Ireland's Shane Lowry claiming a first major championship win with a dominant six-shot victory on 15 under par amid raucous scenes at The Open at Royal Portrush.
New Tech Will Bring Golf Fans Closer to The Open
Excitement is building for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush and in a first for golf, Spidercam technology will bring golf fans closer to the world's best players as they compete for the Claret Jug.
Irish Winners of The Open Celebrated in New Documentary
Excitement is building for The Open at Royal Portrush and helping golf fans to get into the mood for the oldest major in the game, Tourism Ireland has partnered with the Golf Channel and The R&A to create a new documentary, This is Open Country, which celebrates the island of Ireland's remarkable success in the championship.
The Open Final Qualifying 2025 - What You Need to Know
288 players will be competing for a minimum of 20 spots into The Open at Royal Portrush as Final Qualifying gets underway from Dundonald Links, Burnham & Berrow, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook picks out the names that you need to be keeping an eye on.
Have You Played The Open Championship Qualifying Golf Courses
The 153rd Open Championship is soon going to be with us, which means it's about time we have a look at the Open qualifying events, and the courses at which they will be played.
14 Major Golf Championships Will Be Held in Scotland During Next Decade
Ensuring that major championship golf will retain a significant place in the heart of Scotland, The R&A has agreed a new partnership with the Scottish Government and VisitScotland who will contribute a combined £11 million towards staging The Open, AIG Women’s Open and the Senior Open in the nation between 2024-2034.
Will The World's Best Golfers Ever Learn
Watching The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Golfshake's Derek Clements was bemused watching so many of the world's best golfers struggling to adapt to the conditions on the Ayrshire coastline. He asks, where are the shotmakers?
Golfers Who You Forgot Finished Second at The Open
It's often been said in sport that everyone remembers the winner and no one remembers who finished second, but that isn't strictly true when you think of the Open Championship. However, we have taken a look through the history books to pick out some runner-ups who didn't rival the winner for attention.
The Best Golfers Never to Win The Open
Despite their best efforts, many incredible players couldn't quite get over the line and become the Champion Golfer of the Year. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has picked out some of the finest names who didn't win the Open.
Why The Open is Golf's Best Major Championship
What is your favourite major golf championship in golf? Perhaps you love the Masters or appreciate seeing a US Open test, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he believes that the Open is golf's finest - and most essential - major championship.
The Open 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis
It's the final men's major championship of the year as The Open returns to Royal Troon on Scotland's Ayrshire coastline. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to one of the highlights of the sporting year, analysing the leading contenders and the challenge they are set to face.
10 Picks to Win The Open 2024
It's time for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, which brings together the best players on the planet for the final men's major championship of the season. But who is most likely to get their hands on the Claret Jug on Sunday? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared ten picks to win.
10 Outsiders to Watch at The Open 2024
The Open Championship has now given us a decade of first-time winners and we have seen many outsiders claim the Claret Jug in recent memory. But who could have a surprise run at Royal Troon? Derek Clements has some ideas.
Legendary Open Championships at Royal Troon
This week marks the tenth occasion that The Open Championship has been staged at Royal Troon. It's a place with great history for American golfers. Here is a brief look back at what happened in each of the other editions.
Was This The Best Open Championship Ever
Anybody who witnessed The Duel In The Sun at Turnberry in 1977, when Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus went toe to toe for four days, would have believed they had witnessed the finest tournament in Open Championship history. But Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson gave it a run for its money at Royal Troon in 2016.
Remembering Brian Harman's Dominant Open Triumph at Hoylake
Brian Harman not only won The Open at Royal Liverpool in 2023 - he did so by destroying a world-class field with a near-flawless performance on the greens.
Rory McIlroy Was Right to Defend Caddie Harry Diamond From Criticism
Following his crushing loss at the US Open, Rory McIlroy faced the media at the Scottish Open, where he addressed what had happened at Pinehurst, the lessons learned, and why criticism of his caddie Harry Diamond is unjust.
What It's Like to Play Royal Troon Golf Club
Royal Troon boasts a storied history and the tradition here is rich, but what is it like to play? Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall took on the Old Course at Royal Troon, including the famous short par three 8th, the Postage Stamp.
These Golfers Won't Be Playing in The Open at Royal Troon
While the limelight falls on the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy at Royal Troon, there are several surprise omissions. Here are just a few of the men who will be watching this year's Open on TV, just like the rest of us.
Leading Contenders For The 2024 Open Championship
The countdown is on to this year's Open Championship, the 152nd edition, which will be hosted at Royal Troon in Ayrshire, with the world's best golfers ready to gather at one of Scotland's most historic links courses for a chance to get their hands on the Claret Jug and to become Champion Golfer of the Year.
Take a Tour of Royal Troon Before it Hosts The Open
This summer, Royal Troon will host The 152nd Open Championship, which brings the sport's oldest major back to its origins on the Ayrshire coast. Preparation for the event is well underway, so special contributor Stewart Armstrong decided to pay the famed links a visit to see what has been going on.
The Open Changes Exemption Category For Past Champions
Announcing its exemption categories for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, The R&A has revealed a change to the status of past champions from this year going forward.
Legendary Open Starter Ivor Robson Dies Aged 83
There was sad news announced in the world of golf today as Ivor Robson, a man with one of the most distinctive voices in the game, has died at the age of 83.
Taking The Open to The Republic of Ireland Just Might Work
The R&A has said it is keen to investigate the possibility of staging The Open or Women's Open at Portmarnock in the Republic of Ireland. Having previously been against such a move, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why his stance has softened.
What's Stopping The Open From Being Played in Wales
Following suggestions that The Open Championship could one day be played at Portmarnock in Ireland, Golfshake's Derek Clements asks why the historic major hasn't yet been hosted in Wales?
Brian Harman Deserves More Credit For His Open Masterclass
A week on from Brian Harman's dominant victory at The Open, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the American's achievements in his latest View From The Fairway article.
5 Reasons Why The 151st Open Has Been Underwhelming So Far
With just one round to go, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has shared his thoughts on The 151st Open, which he has thus far found to be an underwhelming championship, as he explains in this opinion article.
FootJoy Reveals Limited Edition Golf Shoes Before The Open
FootJoy has renewed its partnership with Harris Tweed Hebrides to offer two new models ahead of this year's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in the form of its FJ x Harris Tweed Premiere Series Hoylake shoes.
The Open Chief Hints at Sponsorship Deal With Saudi Arabia
This time last year, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers would not have been able to bring himself to talk about anything to do with Saudi Arabia. But now, in an extraordinary about-turn, he says that the R&A is looking at the possibility of Saudi sponsorship.
Oliver Farr is Hoping to Enjoy His Open Experience at Hoylake
Currently playing on the Challenge Tour, Welshman Oliver Farr is part of the field at Royal Liverpool, having also qualified for The 150th at St Andrews last year. This week presents an opportunity, but also an experience that he is hoping to enjoy to the fullest.
How Much Does it Cost to Play The Open Championship Golf Courses
Each of The Open venues introduce their own ingredient to golf's oldest championship. But how much would it cost you to play all of the 14 courses that have staged the event? We have done our research to see the overall price of such an incredible adventure.
Is Hoylake Worth Playing? What Golfers Say About Royal Liverpool
Royal Liverpool is welcoming back The Open in 2023 when it stages golf's original championship for the 13th occasion. If you haven't personally experienced Hoylake, is it something that should be on your list? We defer to the Golfshake Community, who have independently reviewed it and offer their own unique perspective.
Jon Rahm Says He Doesn't Deserve Payment For Sticking With PGA Tour
Jon Rahm says that he doesn’t feel he deserves a payment from the PGA Tour just because he did not defect to to LIV Golf. He could be in line for another payout after the peace deal between the opposing sides with discussions taking place over a loyalty dividend to players who turned down the Saudi cash.
Let's Focus on The Golf at This Year's Open
Following months of noise and controversy in golf, Golfshake's Derek Clements has explained why he hopes that attention at this year's Open at Royal Liverpool will be simply on the golf itself rather than those other contentious topics in the game.
The Open 2023 Preview, Picks, Analysis, TV Guide
Eyes are fixed on Rory McIlroy as he returns to Royal Liverpool in search of a fifth major title, but he will need to be at his very best, as the list of contenders is formidable as we look ahead to The 151st Open Championship.
10 Picks to Win The Open 2023
Who is your choice to claim the Claret Jug on Sunday? Here are the 10 players we believe are most likely to be in the mix come the final round at Royal Liverpool.
10 Outsiders to Watch at The Open 2023
There is almost always a surprise challenger at the majors. Here we look at the men most likely to emerge from the pack and bid for the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool.
Things You Might Not Know About The Open Championship
Golf's original championship, The Open is unsurpassed when it comes to history and the records and statistics associated with it. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out a series of facts, some of which you will know, but others may be less familiar, providing knowledge that will impress your golf friends this week!
How Rory McIlroy Won at Royal Liverpool in 2014
Rory McIlroy dominated the 2014 Open at Royal Liverpool and deservedly became Champion Golfer of the Year for the first time. At 25 years and 77 days, the Northern Irishman was the third-youngest player to achieve the third leg of the modern Grand Slam at the time.
